Wicomico County Courthouses

The Wicomico County Circuit Court, where serious criminal cases and major civil cases are tried, is located at 101 North Division Street (38°21′57″N 75°36′00″W / 38.3658°N 75.6000°W / 38.3658; -75.6000 (Wicomico County Circuit Court)).

The Circuit Court hears all family law matters which include divorce, custody, child support, and visitation.

A magistrate can hear cases and make recommendations but does not have the same power and authority of a judge.

Civil cases include small claims (under $5,000),[5] large claims ($5,001-$30,0000),[6] landlord-tenant issues,[7] replevin (return of property),[8] peace and protective orders [9] The Wicomico County District Court has two full-time judges, David B Martz and Abigail H Marsh.

Judges from surrounding counties frequently visit allowing three courtrooms to operate.